To provide grants to States
to support capacity building and advocacy activities, designed to assist the
States in maintaining permanent comprehensive, consumer responsive Statewide
programs of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities of
all ages.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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Dissemination of Technical Information. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Grants are awarded to carry out the functions authorized under the Act. States
may provide assistance to Statewide community-based organizations or directly
to individuals with disabilities of all ages. Technical assistance contracts
support States and other entities. This program is subject to non-supplanting
requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced
under 34 CFR 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief
Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on (202) 708-7770.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: States, including the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and outlying areas may apply. Applicants are designated by
Governors.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities, States, and
community-based organizations providing services to individuals with
disabilities will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-21 for
educational institutions also applies.
Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage
under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant
should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact
in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review.
Application Procedure: This program is subject to the provisions of
OMB Circular No. A-110. Unless otherwise directed in the Federal Register
Announcement, applications should be submitted to the Department of Education,
Application Control Center, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202.
Award Procedure: States submit applications in response to a request
from the Department to submit continuation applications. All 56 entities are
funded and now submit annual Progress Reports.
Deadlines: Deadlines are determined annually. Contact the Headquarters
Office for further information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 4 months.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Grants are for 10 years with the potential for one 3- year
extension at the discretion of the Secretary if the grant has demonstrated
significant progress in achieving the purposes of the Act.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Three-year development grants,
potentially followed by two extension grants are awarded. States are funded for
a total of 10 years with the possibility of one 3-year extension after 10 years.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Detailed progress reports are required annually.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133
(Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial
assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend
less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit
requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: Recordkeeping requirements and regulations are included in
the statute.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $41,112,000; FY 02 est $60,884,000; and FY
03 est $30,884,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available.
